Clam as a pet, advice needed

[Mervione]

When I was in England I visited a pet shop and there I saw a Pinctada Maxima clam, and I thought it was really cool. It have been a few days now since I saw it and I think it?d be kinda cool to have one as a pet.

So now I?m wondering if there?s anyone here that know if they need any certain water conditions?

The one I saw was tiny, only about 7-9 cm long. How big do they get? And how old?

I can?t stop thinking of the cute little thing. I wont get any pearls from it but it?s so adorable in itself...

 

[Mka4972]

Interesting, never thought of having a clam as a pet. I'll never look at my fishtank again without the thought of throwing one in even though my oversized piggish goldfish would probably eat it shell and all..

 

[Mervione]

Goldfish? Isn?t that a freshwater fish? Lucky for the clam if so, hehe.

I think it?s completely normal to wanting to have a clam as a pet if you?re a pearl lover, even if you can?t get pearls of them. Just because they?re such amazing creatures! I honestly think they?re cute.

 

[Mka4972]

Freshwater yes, I will just have to get a Hyriopsis cumingi

 

[Mikeyy]

They don't do tricks...except "Stay" You can throw a stick all day and they won't fetch. Nah. Not a very good pet.

 

[Mervione]

Although those aren?t as cute...

 

[Pearling Technologies]

Pinctada Maxima clam?

 

[Mikeyy]

Pinctada Maxima clam?

Crazy ain't it?

 

[Pearling Technologies]

Now if we could just get a big enough tank, with as many clams as possible..........

 

[Mikeyy]

Now if we could just get a big enough tank, with as many clams as possible..........

If this thing works George I'm sure PT will be supplying Collars and Leashes to the Clam pet business.

 

[Pearling Technologies]

Hey Mike....I'm thinking land based farms! No problems with cyclones or getting wet!

 

[Mikeyy]

Hey Mike....I'm thinking land based farms! No problems with cyclones or getting wet!

That is why you are the leader in pearling Technologies. Your ahead of the curve.

 

[Pearling Technologies]

Hmmm......if I'm that far ahead, how come I still have to work instead of laying on a beach somewhere with a never-ending margarita in one hand?

 

[Mikeyy]

Hmmm......if I'm that far ahead, how come I still have to work instead of laying on a beach somewhere with a never-ending margarita in one hand?

Well someday you'll be remembered in the annuls of Australian pearling. That and about $5 will get you a coffee at Starbucks. But I'll bet we can scrape together enough money for a couple of Margaritas. lol. Small ones.

 

[Pearling Technologies]

It's a deal!

 

[Pearling Technologies]

Now for my next project......how to start a pearl farm in the Greek Isles?

 

[Pearling Technologies]

(just kidding of course!)

 

[Mikeyy]

(just kidding of course!)

It looks like a nice place to try. You won't get too many pearls. But then who cares.

 

[Pearling Technologies]

exactly my thinking!

 

[Mikeyy]

Its a good story for the tax man. You can deduct those Greek pearl farm expenses.